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Poignant clips and invoking the marines: a day with Southend for their Wembley glory

National League side secured FA Trophy in a shootout – and as their manager told his squad beforehand in the hotel ‘it’s been a hell of a journey’

Sam Dalling·18 May 2026

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The World Cup’s in-demand tickets: are Scotland really more popular than England, USA and Argentina?

The final is the most expensive ticket on resale for this summer’s tournament. But there are surprising get-in prices elsewhere

Tom Dart·18 May 2026

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‘Energy, passion and optimism’: how Arteta created red-hot Emirates atmosphere

From the removal of the tunnel cover to turning off concourse TVs, the title-chasing Arsenal manager has left no stone unturned

Ed Aarons·18 May 2026

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‘I still can’t believe it’: Aarhus go from sleeping giants to their first title in 40 years

Relegated three times this century, AGF are the latest surprise champions in a notable trend for Scandinavia

Will Magee·18 May 2026

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Premier League and FA Cup final: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Bafflement at Old Trafford, Chelsea’s Wembley drought goes on and Leeds give fans cause for optimism

Guardian sport·18 May 2026

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Inter poised as Curtis Jones enters final year of Liverpool contract

Inter are expected to resume their interest in the Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones this summer

Andy Hunter·17 May 2026

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‘A bad day’: Nuno says West Ham owe their fans ‘respect and dignity’

Nuno Espírito Santo said West Ham should finish the season with respect and dignity for the fans after defeat at Newcastle left them on the brink of relegation

Louise Taylor at St James' Park·17 May 2026

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Man City’s dribbles to Wolves’ counterpress: each Premier League team’s strongest trait this season

As the campaign draws to a close, we looked at what each of the teams did best this season in the English top-flight

John Muller·17 May 2026

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Newcastle 3-1 West Ham: Premier League – as it happened

Goals from Nick Woltemade and Will Osula, who got two, pushed West Ham to the cusp of relegation

Daniel Harris·17 May 2026

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Osula at the double as Newcastle push brittle West Ham closer to the brink

Will Osula scored twice as Newcastle ran out 3-1 winners and left West Ham staring at relegation to the Championship

Louise Taylor at St James' Park·17 May 2026

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Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace, Leeds 1-0 Brighton, Everton 1-3 Sunderland: Premier League – live

Sunderland and Bournemouth were the big winners on a day of twists and turns in the race for Europe

Rob Smyth·17 May 2026

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Dango Ouattara salvages point for Brentford and denies Crystal Palace

Dango Ouattara scored two equalisers for Brentford in their 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace

John Brewin at the Gtech Community Stadium·17 May 2026

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Enzo Le Fée and Wilson Isidor save the day for Sunderland at Everton

Enzo Le Fée wore a Spiderman mask in celebration of his goal after Merlin Röhl scored the opener and Brian Brobbey equalised, before Wilson Isidor sealed Sunderland’s 3-1 win at Everton

Andy Hunter at Hill Dickinson Stadium·17 May 2026

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Calvert-Lewin pounces late for Leeds to hit Brighton’s European ambitions

Brighton’s quest to return to Europe took a turn for the worse after Dominic Calvert-Lewin capitalised on Jan Paul van Hecke’s mistake in a 1-0 defeat at Leeds

Aaron Bower at Elland Road·17 May 2026

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From Wiltshire to Wembley: Semenyo’s ‘surreal’ journey hits new heights

Manchester City’s FA Cup hero started his career with loans to Bath City and Newport and heads back to Bournemouth next

David Hytner·17 May 2026

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Grim denouement of stunning Scottish Premiership title race must prompt shift in attitudes

The SPFL and SFA wobble at the knees when it comes to punishing their biggest clubs but scenes at Celtic Park risk setting a dangerous precedent

Ewan Murray·17 May 2026

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Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest: Premier League – as it happened

Bruno Fernandes equalled the record for most assists in a Premier League season during a controversial victory

Michael Butler·17 May 2026

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Bruno Fernandes equals assist record as Manchester United hold off battling Forest

Manchester United ran out 3-2 winners at Old Trafford thanks in no small part to a bizarre handball decision in the buildup to Matheus Cunha’s goal

Will Unwin at Old Trafford·17 May 2026

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Premier League buildup, Alonso in at Chelsea, Celtic v Hearts fallout, and more – as it happened

Xabi Alonso signs a four-year deal as Chelsea manager

Xaymaca Awoyungbo·17 May 2026

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Xabi Alonso coup shows Chelsea and BlueCo now see the value of aura

The former Real Madrid manager’s desire to sign and create mentality monsters breaks with previous club policy

Jacob Steinberg·17 May 2026

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‘Green card for the planet’? Fifa’s World Cup is on pace to be a climate catastrophe

The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse

Jules Boykoff·17 May 2026

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Xabi Alonso confirmed as Chelsea manager on four-year contract

Xabi Alonso said: ‘It fills me with immense pride to become manager of this great club,’ after Chelsea confirmed his appointment

Jacob Steinberg and agencies·17 May 2026

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‘Got!’: Panini 1970 World Cup sticker book completed after 56 years

Fan buys missing Chile sticker for £150 after finding almost completed album in his loft

Isaaq Tomkins·17 May 2026

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If this was Guardiola’s last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting match-winner | Barney Ronay

Antoine Semenyo doesn’t fit the mould of a classic Pep signing, but we have all come a long way in the past decade of Manchester City success

Barney Ronay at Wembley·16 May 2026

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